Verandah FEB 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

Verandah Extends a Helping Hand

In 2003, when Verandah was founded, the Verandah Fund was established. The money in the Fund is provided by a homebuyer when they purchase a resale property in Verandah. (They put 1/4 of 1% of the purchase price in the Fund.) The Fund is managed for Verandah by the Collaboratory – a southwest Florida nonprofit that pools donations and coordinates charitable grant making to improve the social fabric of the area.

Earlier this year the Board asked homeowners for their recommendations of deserving local charitable organizations that could be supported by the Verandah Fund. The VCA Board is pleased to announce that the Fund will provide $52,500 to twenty charities, designated by the IRS as a 501c3, that operate in and close to Verandah. Two of these organizations are based in Verandah – the Sew and Sews and the Visions of Sugar Plums.

The twenty recipients include All Souls Outreach, Animal Refuge Center, Blessings in a Backpack, the Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club, Foster Village SWFL, Fort Myers Lions Club, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida, Hearts and Homes for Vets, McGregor Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Saint Martin de Porres Outreach, Sew and Sews, St. Mathew’s House, St. Vincent Food Pantry, SW Florida Concert Band, Visions of Sugar Plums, Uncommon Friends Foundation, and the Wings of Shelter.

Each of their requests for support were carefully screened. Together they provide food for hungry families, support animal welfare, promote child advocacy, support our veterans, and benefit music programs.

The VCA Board is very pleased that Verandah can make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate and in need of our support. If anyone would like more information about these organizations please reach out to VCA’s General Manager James Tanigawa.

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The 10th Anniversary of the Visions of Sugar Plums Cocktail Party on November 17th was a smashing success.

This year was a Snowball Soiree. Live harp music greeted the sold-out group of party goers. 250 women dressed in dazzling white for a totally transformed River House. Elegant and festive as they enjoyed butler passed appetizers and chef’s carving stations. Along with Snow-Tinis. The generosity set a new record in excess of $50,000 .

In addition to these events, the Sugar Plums received $1,100 from the sale of raffle tickets at the Verandah Art Gala and a $1,000 grant from the VCA.

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While the ladies were regaling in the River House, the Gentlemen were enjoying Burgers and Brews at Blossoms. Eric Monroe and Jeff Perkins hosted the event and challenged donors to raise over $6,000. The gentlemen

About 125 shoppers and wrappers chose shoes, clothes, gifts and food for approximately 320 children in about 80 families. All are local families including all hourly Verandah staff’s children, including Jake’s Ground Crew and all students at Buckingham Exceptional Children’s School. The treasures were delivered to the families’ homes by Verandah residents on December 23rd. Just in time to make wishes come true for children and their families.

Thank you all for an unforgettable holiday campaign!

VCA Board Committees

Board committees are standing committees that focus on specific areas. In Verandah the Board of Directors has established several such committees that focus on areas including finance, governance, property and infrastructure, design review, covenants, landscape, and communications. These committees consist of a Board member and homeowners who provide in-depth work, analysis and make recommendations for the full board to review. This makes board oversight more efficient and effective while ensuring significant resident input into problem solving and decision making.

Going forward, our goal is to feature a committee every month to update you on the work that is being done and to increase transparency. We begin with the Design Review Committee.

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WAS BUSY OVER THE SUMMER

Verandah’s Design Review Committee (DRC) is comprised of five homeowners appointed by the Board of Directors. Mary Basile is the Board liaison to the committee and Mary Cinelli in the VCA office provides administrative support. The DRC is responsible for reviewing and approving or denying proposed exterior modifications to homes to ensure they comply with our governing documents, architectural guidelines, and overall aesthetic standards. Its role includes evaluating plans for

additions, landscaping, paint colors, roofs, and other visible changes in order to maintain property values, protect visual harmony, and uphold the community’s design vision. The committee also provides guidance to homeowners on application requirements, conducts site inspections, and works in coordination with the VCA Board to ensure consistent, fair, and transparent enforcement of architectural standards.

Although many of Verandah’s homeowners leave for the summer, the DRC remained busy. Between June and November, the committee received hundreds of Design Modification request forms from homeowners seeking approval for external improvements to their homes. The most common requests included exterior painting, roof replacement, and landscaping.

The committee also works proactively with homeowners on other outside work to ensure the guidelines are followed. The most frequent issues the committee works with homeowners on are exterior paint colors, driveways, pool cage modifications, dirty roofs and exterior lighting.

In closing, if you are considering making changes to the outside of your home, including landscaping, please call the office (239-694-6358). VCA staff are ready to answer any questions you may have and assist with your Design Modification request form.

How Satisfied Are You with the Communications You Receive From the VCA

We’re just checking in on our recent survey invitation! In early December the VCA emailed you a communications survey to complete and we gave additional information about it in last month’s Verandah View. We know you’re busy, but your insights as a valued resident and reader are incredibly important to us as we work to improve the content and method of the communications we deliver.

The VCA uses five principal methods to provide information to you – News You Can Use emails, the Verandah View, the VCA website, through your Neighborhood Representatives, and meetings. We want to know what’s working, what can be improved, and how we can better keep you informed and engaged in VCA activities.

If you have a few minutes, could you complete our quick survey?

Take the Survey Here: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/LYNMM2M

Thank you for helping us improve on what we do, VCA Communications Committee

Elizabeth Lynch, Editor

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Stephanie Levin

Susan Shamey

Norm Toback

David Keeley, Board Liaison

The Florida Wildlife Corridor

VCA LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE SEMINAR

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

This seminar is a presentation by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.

It will be held at the River House on Tuesday February 10th at 12:00 noon with a light lunch.

Reservations will be handled through the Club’s system.

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The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act

“ After decades of work from conservationists, scientists, politicians, and many others, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law following unanimous bipartisan support by the Florida legislature on June 29, 2021.

The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals. In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving these wild spaces is critical to our overall well-being—offering recreation opportunities, strengthening resilience against intensifying storms, and protecting water quality.

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We are delighted to announce that the Board of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation presentation will be given by P.J. Marinelli, Chairman.

From the Everglades to the Panhandle, Florida’s landscape tells a story of resilience, connection, and hope. PJ Marinelli, Chairman of the Board of the Corridor Foundation, will take the audience on a journey through the 18 million-acre Florida Wildlife Corridor - a living network where wild and working lands meet, and where collaboration is the key to protecting water, wildlife, and ways of life. PJ will share how important a connected wildlife corridor is to Florida and how the Corridor Foundation brings partners together to accelerate the pace of conservation.

CORRIDOR OPPORTUNITY AREAS

The Corridor is composed of hundreds of parcels of protected land, from Flagler County’s 30-acre Bull Creek Campground, to the 1.5 million acre Everglades National Park. The roughly 10 million acres of Existing Conservation Area illustrated in dark green in the map to the right includes working lands protected with

conservation easements. The light green area highlights the approximate 8 million acres of unprotected lands that remain. These Corridor Opportunity Areas are high priority lands that connect and support the wild legacy of our parks, preserves, refuges.

Benefits to People

The Corridor also protects ranching and fishing, supporting large sectors of Florida’s economy. The Everglades headwaters and other crucial areas which feed springs and reservoirs can be found in the Corridor, which is responsible for protecting much of Florida’s drinking water.

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Benefits to Wildlife The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals, including the Florida Panther, Gopher Tortoise, Manatee, Burrowing Owl, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Swallow-tailed Kite, and Black Bear.

Benefits to Ecosystems In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving these wild spaces is critical to our overall wellbeing—offering recreation opportunities, strengthening resilience against intensifying storms, and protecting water quality.

Please join us to learn more about this important endeavor to preserve our land and wildlife.

Ready, Set, Purge

Holidays are over, company is gone –time to start the New Year with a lighter load. Look around, clean out closets, the garage, get rid of what you don’t like and don’t need, while helping out others in our community.

The 16th Annual Charity Garage Sale sponsored by Verandah Residents and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will be held on March 27th and 28th at the church –13031 Palm Beach Blvd. Donations will be accepted, weekdays only, March 18 to 25th. All proceeds from sales go to local charities.

Event organizers are looking for furniture, home goods, sports equipment, jewelry, tools, clothes, toys, bikes etc. Current electronics that work, (you will be asked to power it on). All goods must be in excellent, clean condition ready to sell. They cannot accept books, draperies, hutches, car seats, light fixture or old TVs.

Many volunteers are needed to help with organizing, set up, displaying goods and helping sell on sale days. Sharon Coburn, event coordinator, will be sending volunteer information soon to all Verandah residents.

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Traffic Pattern at the Main Gate

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing some important changes in traffic patterns at and around the intersection of Verandah Boulevard (main gate) and Palm Beach Boulevard (SR 80). These changes include:

• Closing the median on Palm Beach Boulevard in front of the main gate. No vehicles will be able to pass through there and turn left toward the

interstate. Instead, all traffic departing the main gate must turn right.

• Installing a new U-turn near the bank to allow vehicles to turn toward the interstate. Drivers seeking to use the new U-turn will need to cross the three lanes of traffic. Since this U-turn Lane will be closer to the traffic signal at Walgreens/Raceway drivers will need to exercise caution and patience while waiting until there is a break in the oncoming traffic to safely turn and head west.

Drivers will continue to have the option of using the Frontage Road, driving through the Shoppes at Verandah, and using the existing traffic signal at Walgreens to enter Palm Beach Boulevard. Drivers using this route may experience longer wait times at this traffic signal due to increased traffic from Verandah as well as those eating at the new Culvers. Drivers can also continue to use the Tropic Gate.

At this time, the FDOT has not provided a proposed schedule for when these changes will be made. They have stated that this change is necessitated by the Calusa Crossings

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Proposing Making Plans to Change the

commercial land development at the northwest corner of SR-31 and Palm Beach Blvd. This specific intersection is a prime area for development due to its proximity to the rapidly growing Babcock Ranch community and other significant current and planned construction in the immediate market area. To accommodate the projected growth, current and future transportation infrastructure improvements including widening the existing two-lane undivided roadway to

a six-lane divided roadway from SR 80 to SR 78, replacing the Wilson Pigott Bridge over the Caloosahatchee River with a high-span fixed bridge, and reconfiguring the existing SR 31/SR 80 intersection to a grade-separated intersection.

Please note that the VCA will share pertinent information on the more immediate traffic change for our main gate and future work as written updates are received from FDOT.

Living With Alligators in Verandah: Wonder,

PAGE KEELEY

If you’ve walked along our boardwalks, ponds, or fairways in Verandah, you’ve likely noticed one of our iconic Florida residents—the American alligator. Sometimes they are floating like a dark log with only their eyes and nostrils showing. Other times they’re stretched out on the grassy banks, soaking up the sun. Living in Verandah means sharing our beautiful environment with these ancient reptiles and understanding them helps us enjoy our community safely and confidently.

American alligators have changed very little over millions of years. They are large reptiles with armored, scaly bodies, powerful tails, and broad, rounded snouts. Their coloration—usually dark gray or nearly black with a light colored belly— helps them blend into the murky waters of our ponds and rivers. Although they can look slow or sleepy when resting, they are capable of short bursts of surprising speed, especially in the water.

Alligators rely on sunshine and warm temperatures to regulate their body heat. That is why you often see them basking at the edge of ponds on cooler days, soaking in the sunlight. On a hot day you may see them lie in the sun with their mouths open. They are regulating their body temperature, not acting aggressive. Opening their mouths allows heat to escape so they don’t overheat.

Alligators are excellent swimmers. With their eyes, ears, and nostrils positioned on top of their heads, they can stay mostly hidden while watching the world around them. Alligators have a special third eyelid called a nictitating membrane that acts like built-in goggles, sliding over the eye to protect it and help them see while underwater.

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Wonder, Respect, and a Healthy Dose of Caution

Why do we see alligators in Verandah? The answer is simple: perfect habitat. Verandah was designed with nature in mind. Our ponds and preserves closely resemble the alligators’ natural home. They prefer freshwater habitats—ponds, wetlands, and rivers—all of which are part of our beautiful landscape. Add in abundant fish, turtles, birds, and other natural food sources, and it’s easy to see why alligators are comfortable calling Verandah home.

Sometimes we may even see small alligator babies along the edges of ponds or marshy areas such as the wetland along the

powerline road. Female alligators build mound-shaped nests out of vegetation and soil and are attentive parents, unlike most reptiles. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny striped hatchlings—usually about 6 to 8 inches long—often stay close to their mother for many months. The babies make soft chirping sounds to communicate, especially when they feel threatened, and mom responds quickly. A protective mother alligator will defend her young, so it is especially important to keep your distance if you see babies. They may look cute and

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harmless, but where there are babies, a watchful—and very protective—mother is never far away. One day I was fortunate to see babies swimming alongside their mother, with two of them riding on her head!

You don’t need to live in fear of alligators, but you do need to live with respect for them. Alligators are generally shy and avoid humans. Most would much rather slide quietly into the water than encounter us. Problems usually arise when alligators lose their natural fear of people—most often because someone has fed them. A fed alligator learns to associate people with food, and that’s when they can become bold and potentially dangerous. So while fear isn’t necessary, awareness is essential.

Here are some common-sense guidelines we should all follow:

• Never feed an alligator—ever. It’s illegal and dangerous.

• Never throw sticks, stones, or anything else at an alligator. Harassing them is

dangerous and illegal, and it can cause them to lose their natural fear of people.

• Keep a safe distance. Give basking alligators plenty of space on paths or shorelines. If you need to pass, turn around and choose another route rather than trying to walk close by.

• Keep dogs and children (and adults) away from the water’s edge.

• Don’t wade into ponds or wetlands for any reason.

• Be extra cautious at dawn, dusk, and night, when alligators are most active.

By observing from a distance, we protect both ourselves and the alligators. Remember—when people behave responsibly, alligators can remain wild and stay a valued part of our ecosystem.

Sharing Verandah with alligators connects us to the authentic Florida that many people only experience in parks or documentaries. These ancient reptiles were here long before neighborhoods, roads, or golf courses, and we are fortunate to coexist with them in their natural habitat. Watching an alligator glide across a pond or bask peacefully in the sun is a rare window into a world that has changed very little over millions of years. Encounters like these are not just everyday sights—they are privileges— so long as we enjoy them with caution, respect, and appreciation.

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Ten Interesting Facts About Alligators:

1. Alligators don’t chew their food. They swallow chunks whole after tearing prey into pieces.

2. They can replace their teeth. An alligator may go through 2,000–3,000 teeth in its lifetime.

3. Alligators have pressure-sensing pits along their jaws. These tiny dark dots are sensory organs that detect vibrations and ripples in the water, helping them locate prey even in total darkness.

4. Their tails function like powerful propellers and energy storage units. An alligator’s muscular tail can propel it rapidly through the water and also stores fat reserves that help it survive periods with little food.

5. Their gender is temperature dependent. Warmer nest temperatures produce males; cooler ones produce females.

6. They communicate. Alligators hiss, grunt, bellow, and babies “chirp” to call their mothers.

7. They can hold their breath a long time. Alligators may stay underwater for up to an hour when resting.

8. They are fast in short bursts. On land they can lunge quickly but cannot sustain long chases.

9. Their eyes seem to glow at night. Shine a light across a pond after dark and you may see red “eye shine.”

10. Alligators are a major conservation success story. Once hunted nearly to extinction in the mid-1900s, they were protected under federal law and have now fully recovered, being removed from the endangered species list thanks to strong conservation efforts.

Supporting Our Own in Special Times of Need

COME LEARN MORE ON FEBRUARY 2ND AND 23RD

“We are proud to announce the creation of the Verandah Employee Emergency Relief Fund” said Doug Van Nostran, President of the Fund. It is a non-profit, charitable organization recognized by the state of Florida and the Internal Revenue Service. It is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of homeowners that live in Verandah and a representative of Kolter Hospitality.

We believe that contributing to the wellbeing of Verandah’s employees in times of personal emergencies, is a meaningful way to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Investing in their wellbeing not only enhances their lives but also strengthens the experience of homeowners living in Verandah.

Verandah employees experiencing emergencies may request support for:

1. Post-Disaster Relief

Assistance with emergency food, medical needs, clothing, essential supplies, and temporary shelter after natural disasters, pandemics, or personal crises.

2. Urgent Medical Assistance

Help with sudden, unplanned medical expenses resulting from injury or illness.

3. Employee Support

Provide temporary assistance to employees experiencing unexpected personal or family hardships that affect their ability to work. The goal is to help them regain stability and return to full productivity.

Everyone is encouraged to come the River House on Monday, February 2nd and again on February 23rd at 5:00 PM to learn more about this exciting way to support our employees.

Built on the strength of our community, this charitable Fund helps Verandah employees navigate emergencies, from medical crises to natural disasters, with confidence and support

Board of Directors

Pete Biava

Craig Grayson

David Keeley

John Kilday

Frank Leopold

Wayne Morris

John Nolan

Doug Van Nostran

Tim Sauers

Bill Weller

Sew & Sews Invites you to Step into Spring with our 2026 Bazaar

Sew & Sews’ Elves have worked overtime to make lovingly handcrafted items available for purchase at our Spring Bazaar on Monday, February 2, 2026. This year’s event will be held in the River House Dining Room. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m.

There is no entry fee. Items may be purchased with cash, check (made out to Sew & Sews) or credit card.

Food and beverages are available in the bar. Shop and meet a friend for lunch!

Many new items for sale this year!!

Proceeds benefit Sew & Sews and the ten nonprofits we serve.

Pet of the Month

Glory Be and Goodness Gracious! Glory B, a 2 1/2-year-old Maltese, weighs in at a whopping 4.2 pounds. She may be the smallest dog in Verandah! Glory B loves her dad Mike, and Nancy plays second fiddle but Glory B manages to give lots of lap time to both! Glory has lots of toys and scatters them all over the house and never picks up after herself! She loves and expects treats, going for walks and especially car rides. Glory B has champion parents and a long pedigree; however, that was never important to Nancy

and Mike Mitchell. This little miss has all the characteristics of the Maltese breed in that she is cuddly with a sweet disposition, hypoallergenic, and not to mention absolutely adorable! She has Nancy and Mike wrapped around her paws, and they love it!

A beloved pet’s photo, whether dog, cat, horse, bird, or fish will be featured in the Verandah View Pet of the Month. Resident owners can send in a photo with pet’s name, owner’s name, type of pet, and one sentence or two about their pet by texting Susan Shamey at (724) 355-2478 or email sshamey@ymail. com. Pet photos will be chosen in the order they are received. All pets are beautiful to their owners.

Increasing Safety on our Streets

The Verandah Community Association (VCA) is constantly working to increase safety for all users of our roads. These include residents, guests, and vendors in motor vehicles; bicyclists; and pedestrians. And this issue is becoming more important as we’re in season and now have over 1600 homes with over 3,000 residents and guests. We have become a small town!

The VCA has four safe pace devices that use radar to display the speed of vehicles passing the device. Two of these (adjacent to Heritage Preserve and Shady Bend) record speeds to iCloud and allow data reports to be complied. The VCA also deploys several stationary signs in pedestrian crossing to alert drivers to possible pedestrians in these areas.

What does the data tell us? –

A review of the data from the radar devices for November 2024 and 2025 shows that 44% of all vehicles are obeying the posted speed limit on Verandah Boulevard while 88% are traveling less than 30 MPH. Of concern are the 12% of drivers that are traveling faster than 31 MPH. USDOT nationwide

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data reports that there is a strong correlation between increasing speeds, injuries, and fatalities. Everyone needs to be mindful of their speeds and be aware of their surroundings.

What is the VCA doing to control speeds? – There are many methods that communities use to control the incidence of speeding. The VCA believes the first

course of action is educating drivers about the need to comply with our speed limits. Our traffic calming devices along Verandah Boulevard have digital displays to alert a driver of the speed of their vehicle. There is good evidence that when drivers see their speed and notice the flashing lights most adjust their driving behavior. The VCA is also hearing from residents that the stationary

signs in the crosswalks are having a positive effect. Finally, the Lee County Sheriff continues to patrol in Verandah.

The safety of Verandah’s residents, your friends, and neighbors is important. When you drive in the community, please be aware of how fast you are going. Thanks for keeping Verandah a safe place to live.

Recipe Corner

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

These crowd-favorite meatballs are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game-day snacks!

Cocktail Meatballs

2 scallions, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 1/2 pounds ground round (85% lean)

1/2 pounds lean ground turkey or pork

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small frying pan, cook scallions in olive oil over medium heat until softened but not browned, 1 to minutes, set aside.

In a small bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk to soften.

In a large bowl, combine ground round, ground turkey or pork, sautéed scallions, softened bread crumbs, salt, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Blend until well mixed. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and arrange in a single layer on a greased jelly-roll pan.

Bake in upper third of oven, shaking pan once or twice, until meatballs are nicely browned and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. (If made in advance, let cool, cover and refrigerate up to 3 days, freeze if desired.)

For The Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon finely grated shallot, from one shallot

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/8 tablespoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large sauté pan, mix together all of the ingredients until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Bring to a simmer and cook gently. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, spoon sauce over the meatballs and offer decorative pics to spear a meatball. Serve warm.

Safely Dispose Of Unwanted Medications

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to take the time to go through your medicine cabinet and remove any unused, unwanted, and expired medications. After gathering your prescription and over the counter medications, you can safely dispose of them utilizing an anonymous and secure lock box located at our district substations and main headquarters.

“Prescription medications play an important role in the health of millions of Americans, but can pose significant health hazards to toddlers, teens and even family pets if wrongfully consumed,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “Our lock boxes are in place to provide citizens a safe way to rid their homes of useless medications that can ultimately fall into the wrong hands”.

Lock boxes are available to the public Monday through Friday during regular business hours at the following locations:

• Central District, Headquarters –14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers

• North District – 121 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers

• East District – 1301 Homestead Road North, Lehigh Acres

• West District – 15650 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers

• South District – 10520 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs

Please make sure you:

• Bring all medications, including prescription and over the counter in a sealed plastic bag.

• Do not bring needles or other “sharps” as they cannot be accepted.

For more information, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Section at (239) 258-3280, or visit our website at www. sheriffleefl.org.